Brachial Plexus Part 1 PDF

Upper limb: Brachial Plexus PART I N Briers Outline  Brachial plexus:  Components – PART I  Supraclavicular parts  Infraclavicular parts  Terminal branches PART II  Course  Distribution  Injuries Brachial plexus: Overview  Root values: C...

Upper limb: Brachial Plexus PART I N Briers Outline  Brachial plexus:  Components – PART I  Supraclavicular parts  Infraclavicular parts  Terminal branches PART II  Course  Distribution  Injuries Brachial plexus: Overview  Root values: C5 – T1 Components: Mnemonic Roots Reach Trunks To Credit: Shan Nanji Divisions Drink Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvbmbDdtzJI Cords Cold Branches Beer  List the roots  List the roots  Draw three Y’s  Y in the middle faces the opposite direction  List the roots  Draw three Y’s  Y in the middle faces the opposite direction  Draw two E’s ( Σ)  List the roots  Draw three Y’s  Y in the middle faces the opposite direction  Draw two E’s ( Σ)  Add X between C5/6 & C7  List the roots  Draw three Y’s  Y in the middle faces the opposite direction  Draw two E’s  Add X between C5/6 & C7  Add labels Superior Anterior Middle Posterior Inferior Anterior  Terminal branches of the brachial plexus:  Add terminal branches:  Most – Musculocutaneous nerve  Alcoholics – Axillary nerve  Must – Median nerve  Really – Radial nerve  Urinate – Ulnar nerve Roots Trunks Divisions Cords Branches Superior Anterior Lateral Middle Posterior Posterior Inferior Anterior Medial “C5,6,7 wings to heaven” – damage to long thoracic Long thoracic nerve nerve results in winging of the scapula